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Fire Fighting Water Additive

a technology of fire-fighting water and additives, which is applied in the direction of fire extinguishers, etc., can solve the problems of water not being suitable for use, affecting the ecological effect, and phosphate-based retardants and foams are problematic, so as to improve the ability of water to cool and extinguish a fire, reduce the quantity of water used to fight a fire, and reduce the effect of limited volume of water available on planes and boats

Active Publication Date: 2015-01-15
BLAZETAMER PTY LTD
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a new composition that can be used in fire fighting equipment. The composition helps produce a fine mist of water droplets, which can cool and extinguish a fire more effectively with a smaller amount of water. The composition can be added to existing fire fighting equipment, like sprinklers and extinguishers, to improve their performance and efficiency. The composition is made from safe materials that are used in various industries, and it also reduces the corrosive effects of salt water. This invention can be added to water supply while refilling, which can be useful for fire fighting authorities and fighter pilots. Overall, the patent provides a new tool for fire fighters to protect firefighters and firefighter equipment, and to increase the effectiveness of fire fighting operations.

Problems solved by technology

However, the use of phosphate based retardants and foams are problematic for government authorities in that they have a detrimental ecological effect.
In other situations water is not suitable for use in fighting fires and other fire fighting materials are used.
For example in electrical fires the use of water is generally regarded as very dangerous and is not recommended.
Unfortunately, a consequence of the use of both water and dry powder fire retardants in confined spaces can be a great deal of damage.
This is difficult, time consuming and costly to clear away.

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Wildfire Fighting Composition

[0034]The following ingredients are prepared in quantity:

[0035]Anionic aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymer: 25 L

[0036]Aliphatic cycloparaffinic hydrocarbon: 24 L

[0037]Ilsotridecanolethoxylate: 50 ml.

[0038]Water (optional as suspension assister) 1 L

[0039]Polymer Dye (colour to suit) Optional 5 ml.

[0040]The ingredients are combined in the following order:[0041]1. The aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymers must be placed in mixing vat and mixed for approximately 10 minutes.[0042]2. Whilst mixer is still in progress add Aliphatic Cycloparaffinic Hydrocarbon and mix for approximately 45 minutes.[0043]3. Whilst mixer is in progress add isotridecanolethoxylate slowly and mix for approximately 15 minutes and let sit for minimum 1 hour.[0044]4. If suspension assister is required for warmer climates (optional) whilst mixer is still in progress, add water very slowly and mix for approximately 30 minutes.[0045]and let sit for a minimum 6 hours then mix again for ...

example 2

Wildfire Fighting Composition

[0050]Anionic aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymer: 25 L

[0051]Aliphatic cycloparaffinic hydrocarbon: 23 L

[0052]Isotridecanolethoxylate: 50 ml.

[0053]Polypropylene Gylcol: 1 L

[0054]Water 1 L[0055]1. The aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymers must be placed in mixing vat and mixed for approximately 10 minutes.[0056]2. Whilst mixer is still in progress add Aliphatic Cycloparaffinic Hydrocarbon and mix for approximately 45 minutes.[0057]3. Whilst mixer is in progress add isotridecanolethoxylate slowly and mix for approximately 15 minutes and let sit for minimum 1 hour.[0058]4. Premix glycol with the required amount of water.[0059]5. Whilst mixer is still in progress, add water / glycol premix very slowly and mix for approximately 30 minutes and let sit for a minimum 6 hours then mix again for 30 minutes prior to packaging through a filter system (approx 300 microns).

[0060]As with example 1 given above it is important that the mixing regimes is as followed abo...

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Abstract

A polymeric fire fighting water additive composition containing an aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymer, and an emulsifier. The acrylic copolymer is preferably polyacrylamide. The acrylic copolymer has a polymeric weight of 5,000,000-50,000,000 Daltons or between 12,000,000-15,000,000 Daltons and is negatively charged. A surfactant acts as an inverter. The aqueous emulsion of acrylic copolymer is present in a range 35% to 70% by volume in the concentrate and the emulsifier is present in a range 10% to 70% by volume.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001]This application claims priority to Australian Patent Application No. 2013206711 filed Jul. 5, 2013, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The prescribed invention relates to a polymeric fire fighting water additive composition. The invention also relates to the method of manufacture of such a composition and to the formulation of the composition into a low usage rate product that can be applied in modern and specifically designed induction and displacement systems.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Water alone is, in many instances, a suitable fire suppressant for fires and is useful in many fire fighting situations. For example water, being readily available, is frequently the preferred choice of fire extinguishing material, particularly in extinguishing wildfires.[0004]The ability of water to douse a fire is enhanced by the addition of fire retardants. The current the fi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A62D1/00
CPCA62D1/0042A62D1/0035
Inventor STEPANCIC, JOHN PAUL
Owner BLAZETAMER PTY LTD